Meister/ˈmaɪ̯stɐ/master; champion; craftsman
Meister is a German noun that means master, champion, or craftsman. It is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯stɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Meister".
Definitions
1.person who is highly skilled in a craft or trade, often officially certified(profession; qualification)
a.qualified craftsman who has passed the Meisterprüfung
Mein Vater ist Bäckermeister.—My father is a master baker.
2.winner of a championship(competition; sport)
a.team or person who wins a tournament or league
Bayern München wurde zum Meister der Bundesliga.—Bayern Munich became the Bundesliga champion.
3.person who excels at something; expert(figurative)
a.someone who is especially good at something
Sie ist eine Meisterin der Improvisation.—She is a master of improvisation.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Meister | die Meister |
| Genitive | des Meisters | der Meister |
| Dative | dem Meister | den Meistern |
| Accusative | den Meister | die Meister |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Meister" mean in English?
- "Meister" means master, champion, or craftsman. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Meister"?
- "Meister" is pronounced /ˈmaɪ̯stɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Meister" der, die, or das?
- "Meister" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Meister"?
- The plural of "Meister" is "Meister".
- What part of speech is "Meister"?
- "Meister" is a noun in German.
